Cardiac and inflammatory markers

Troponin : interpretation depends on the local assay and on the change between two draws, not on a single value. BNP :

• Arterial blood gases — normal values
• Blood cultures and specimens: technique and sequence
• Coagulation — values and targets
• Complete blood count — normal ranges
• Critical values requiring immediate notification
• Glycemia and diabetes markers

Clinical content reviewed by Ducamelle Grégoire, Registered Nurse